Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his state is suing the CDC to bring back cruises
DeSantis said the decision was made on behalf of state residents who depend on an "open cruise industry," Republican Florida Gov. Ro.....»»
Florida Senate president balks at governor"s E-Verify proposal
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all Florida businesses to use a system to prevent undocumented immigrants from getting jobs in the state, but a powerful Republican leader is pushing back against the proposal. Senate President Bill Galvano said this week he.....»»
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill allowing people to sue big tech firms over alleged censorship - and the state to fine companies $250,000
Florida's "Big Tech Bill" is the first law created at the state level in response to what some Republicans believe is anti-Right bias online. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRo.....»»
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO says it will stop sailing out of Florida if the state does not allow it to verify COVID-19 vaccinations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order he signed in A.....»»
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues executive order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions in state
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Florida legislature passed a bill making it illegal for schools to require COVID-19 vaccines - but a long list of shots are already required to attend school in the state
Vaccines for polio and Hepatitis B are required. Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order banning businesses from using vaccine passports. Requiring proof of a coronavirus vaccination is becoming in.....»»
Florida legislature passes elections bill that contains restrictions on voting, following a GOP trend
The state's GOP spearheaded the bill and Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill. .....»»
Florida Senate passes increases to jobless benefits
Despite opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida senators plowed ahead Thursday with a proposal to increase state unemployment benefits, which are among the lowest in the nation......»»
Publix was handed a vaccine distribution deal weeks after donating $100,000 to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis" PAC
Publix donated $100,000 to DeSantis' political action committee before being awarded rights to distribute vaccines in the state. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.....»»
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bans state agencies from issuing "vaccine passports" and says businesses can"t require them
The move comes days after Gov. DeSantis said he would oppose vaccine passports in his state. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Joe Raedle/Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order banning "vaccine passports." The ban applies to.....»»
House targets local emergency orders in Florida
As Florida has spent the past year combating Covid-19, the state House is considering a proposal that would restrict local government orders involving public-health emergencies — a measure that backs the power of Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a 12-6 .....»»
A wealthy Florida Keys community received vaccines before the rest of the state. A month later, one resident sent $250,000 to the governor.
The Miami Herald report came amid ongoing criticism of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been accused of playing favorites with vaccine distribution. Peopl.....»»
The Florida data scientist who accused the state of firing her for refusing to alter COVID-19 data was arrested after she said she"d turn herself in
Jones was fired from Florida's health department in May over what she alleges was a refusal to alter COVID-19 data at the request of her managers. Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida at a news conference in December at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, .....»»
Florida jobs deemed essential as vaccinations ramp up
Gov. Ron DeSantis first laid out the state's description of essential workers in early April......»»
California employers bring back workers, but recovery worries linger
California's economy perked up in October, as employers brought back tens of thousands of furloughed workers. But the state has regained less than half the jobs it lost in the spring's catast.....»»
Michigan factories reopen after coronavirus shutdown
Factories in Michigan can resume production on Monday, enabling North American automakers to bring thousands of idled employees in the state back to work more than six weeks after locking down to help control the spread of the coronavirus......»»
Top US diplomat says "it"s our responsibility" to bring back any Americans from botched, unsanctioned raid in Venezuela
Leah Millis/Reuters Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US was prepared to "use.....»»
Re-Open Florida Task Force recommendations would ramp up economy
As Gov. Ron DeSantis begins to slowly reopen the state, recommendations issued by a task force offer a glimpse into what Florida could look like as it emerges from the coronavirus shutdown. The final report from DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task For.....»»
GHP CEO on reopening: Still "too early" to bring all office workers back
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on April 27 announced that he will let the state's emergency declaration expire on April 30 to begin reopening the Lone Star State economy......»»
DeSantis: Here"s when some Florida businesses can resume operations
The state has been under a stay-at-home order since early April......»»
Florida unveils first phase of reopening plan with restrictions for restaurants and retail stores
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that restaurants and retail stores in the state can begin to reopen on May 4 with some restrictions. Phase one of the governor's plan will allow restaurants to open outdoor seating. For indoor seating, they maint.....»»